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Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young showed his versatility with a dominant stretch of basketball during the team's 4-0 run last week.

He shut down Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo on Wednesday, and clamped down on Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons on Friday. He led the team in scoring during those games as well.

His strong play earned him Eastern Conference player of the Week honors Monday.

The 12-year veteran averaged 18.8 points, a team-leading 9.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game over the Pacers’ past four games.

Young recorded three consecutive double-doubles to begin the week. He scored 25 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and tied his season high with five steals during the win over Milwaukee. He set a new season high with 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists in Indiana’s comeback win at Philadelphia.

The award marks the second time Young has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week in his career and his first honor since January 2014, when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Thanks everyone on East Player of the Week. This week and the win streak couldn't have been done without my brothers, and #PacerNation. Got to keep grinding wins out. @Pacers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 16: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers stretches prior to a game against the New York Knicks on December 16, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ron Hoskins, NBAE/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 16: Cory Joseph #6 of the Indiana Pacers drives to the basket against the New York Knicks on December 16, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ron Hoskins, NBAE/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 16: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers fight for the rebound on December 16, 2018 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ron Hoskins, NBAE/Getty Images